The mission of Palm Springs Leather of the Desert is:

1. To provide a source of communication and information for compatible and like-minded individuals involved in or actively pursuing an interest in the Leather/SM/Fetish lifestyle.
2. To provide a safe atmosphere for growth and support for the Leather/SM/Fetish lifestyle of the member while nourishing a sense of sister/brotherhood and camaraderie within the organization and the community.
3. To provide information to members and the community on the varied safe/sane/consensual expressions of the Leather/SM/Fetish lifestyle.
4. To provide information regarding our Leather/SM/Fetish lifestyle to the general community to encourage a more positive attitude of acceptance and increase awareness of our positions, contributions and potential within the community.
5. To coordinate with like-minded organizations on a local, regional, state, national and worldwide level.
6. To promote with power and pride the right of all adults to engage in safe, sane and consensual sexual expression.
7. To raise funds for deserving projects, clubs, organizations, defense funds and/or charities, which have given direct or indirect support to the Leather/SM/Fetish community.
8. To preserve a record of our history, traditions and culture.